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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.50, 645.93 and 308.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.50, 645.93 and 308.58 is: 463.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.50 : 645.93 = 308.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.50/645.93 = 308.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.50x = 645.93 × 308.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.50x = 199,321.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,321.08/430.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.00

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